This bundled series of 15 commercial motor vehicle safety courses covers essential compliance topics. Intended for any employee who needs to regularly or occasionally operate a CMV, the interactive, driver-focused courses are designed to capture trainees’ attention and test their understanding of required concepts.

The next time you fuel up at a gas station, consider this: Most pump handles contain 11,000 times more germs than a toilet seat in a public restroom. And the keypad on the pump? The buttons typically have 15,000 times more germs than a public toilet seat, according to a tip sheet from KeepTruckingSafe.org.

Springfield, IL — Legislation that would require driver’s education courses to feature lessons on worker and driver safety in highway constructions zones is advancing in the Illinois Legislature.

Springfield, IL — Driver’s education courses in Illinois must now feature lessons on safely navigating roadway construction zones, under a new state law.

Chicago — A third of rideshare drivers have been involved in a crash while on the job, results of a recent study suggest.

Arlington, VA — Most drivers would approve the use of vehicle technology designed to prevent or limit speeding, results of a recent survey from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show.

Washington — In an effort to help school bus drivers make safe choices at railroad crossings, a rail safety education group has released a series of free training videos.

Philadelphia — Training requirements that vary by state may leave some newly licensed teen drivers “ill prepared for safe driving,” results of a recent study suggest.

Orlando, FL — The National Safety Council, during the 2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, honored 14 professional drivers who have helped make roads and communities safer.

Sacramento, CA — For the second time, legislation that would prohibit autonomous trucks weighing 10,000 pounds or more from operating on California roadways awaits the signature of Gov. Gavin Newsom (D).

Greenbelt, MD — The results of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 37th annual International Roadcheck are in.

Sacramento, CA — California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has vetoed – for the second time in two years – legislation that would have prohibited driverless autonomous trucks weighing 10,000 pounds or more from operating on state roadways.

London — A new guide from the Society of Occupational Medicine addresses the health of “at work driving populations” and reducing road traffic incidents.

Arlington, VA — Six fatal incidents involving customer truck drivers in the past three years have prompted the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue a safety alert.

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A Ukrainian truck driver was killed in Germany because of his words about Russian President Vladimir Putin, Bild wrote. "During a fight on a parking lot in front of a sawmill in Oberroth [in the federal state of Baden-Württemberg], three truck drivers apparently killed a colleague of theirs on Saturday evening at around 8:15 p.m. They were arguing about Russia's role in the conflict in Ukraine,” the newspaper said. The Ukrainian citizen was 34 years old. The men were drinking alcoholic beverages at the time when the incident occurred. The police detained three of his colleagues, each of whom is suspected of the murder. One of them is a citizen of Uzbekistan, two others are from Eastern European countries.

A homeless encampment is pictured at Venice Beach, on June 30, 2021 in Venice, California, where an initiative began this week offering people in homeless encampments a voluntary path to permanent housing.; Credit: FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images

The majority of unhoused women across the nation — 57% according to recent data — say domestic violence is the direct cause of losing their permanent home. 

In L.A, almost 40% of women who are homeless say they’ve experienced abuse in the last 12 months.

The choice they’ve been forced to make: Stay in danger with their abusers — or escape, with nowhere to go.

“It’s like jumping from a burning building but there’s no net to catch you,” said Nikki Brown, a survivor and advocate.

There are many, complex reasons why survivors become homeless. Shame is one of them. Yet studies show that one in three women experience some form of intimate partner abuse in their lives. So why don’t we talk about it more?

“It's the greatest secret that's super common and nobody wants to admit it,” said Brown. “There are so many complicated circumstances that make it really hard to leave. And when you can't leave, that element of shame and blame is the thing that makes it so hard to talk about.”

Today on AirTalk, we’re learning more about reporter Julia Paskin’s series Pushed Out, on domestic violence and homelessness in Los Angeles. Do you have an experience you want to share? Give us a call at 866-893-5722.

Guests:

Julia Paskin, KPCC producer and reporter who created the “Pushed Out” series; she tweets @JuliaPaskinInc

Amy Turk, CEO of Downtown Women’s Center, which advocates and offers services for women experiencing homelessness and formerly homeless women; she tweets @AmyFTurk

Nikki Brown, staff attorney at Community Legal Aid SoCal, where she has clients that are domestic violence survivors

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Every year about this time I try to predict the technology trends for local government that will influence how we do business in the coming year.  This year, I am doing something a little different.  I am starting with an article that covers some of the changes that we have seen in the past few [...]

Insufficient sleep can decrease a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driver’s level of alertness, which may increase the risk of a crash, yet little is known about effective ways to minimize that risk, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) impose billions of dollars in medical costs in the U.S., but STI prevention and control is chronically underfunded, stigmatized, and siloed from efforts to promote overall health and well-being, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Read a new NAE Perspective by Christopher A. Hart, former chair of the National Transportation Safety Board and the founder of Hart Solutions LLC, on whether the time is right for driverless motor vehicles.

A study of a sophisticated Chinese browser injector that leaves more doors open!

A purported ad blocker marketed as a security solution leverages a Microsoft-signed driver that inadvertently exposes victims to dangerous threats

The ride-hailing company has advocated a shift to EVs for several years and has pledged $800 million to support its driver partners' switching entirely to EVs by 2040.

GCC leaders discuss how by breaking silos, fostering collaboration, and focusing on execution and innovation, GCCs will be instrumental in India’s journey toward becoming a global economic powerhouse.

The transport of food and health/sanitary items such as cleaning supplies and paper towels have placed significant strains on the supply chain. Food distributors have to scrutinize significant preventative measures needed to ensure the health and safety of customers, drivers, and everyone that is in contact with goods that are transported and delivered.

MECATHERM has launched the Authentik Baguette, a solution that allows manufacturers to meet the new expectations of consumers looking for more authentic products, with a product positioned midway between the classic baguette and the artisan-style baguette. 

According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the number of teenagers who have driver’s licenses have declined. You wouldn’t think this matters to the home service contracting industry, but it does.

The research highlights the average number of fatalities that normally occur per month and per day of the month and compares these figures with the average number of fatalities during each national holiday. 

Toward the end of the last decade, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recognized the need to boost adoption of advanced driver assistance systems and in 2020 launched the Tech-Celerate Now initiative to promote awareness and implementation of ADAS.

FRENZI APP, a trailblazing mobile application designed to transform the taxi booking experience in the UK, is thrilled to announce that the FRENZI DRIVER app is now available for download. With the customer-facing FRENZI APP set to launch soon.

Leading Texas online driving school expands its course offerings, ensuring specialized training for those seeking passenger and school bus endorsements.

ABA Technologies, Inc. (ABA Tech) has been featured by Automotive Fleet Magazine for its behavior science-based contributions to the topic of corporate driver safety in the article: "Why Won't My Drivers Do What I Need Them to Do?"

Parkopedia's latest 2023 Global Driver Survey explores the current parking and EV charging struggles connected car drivers face, as well as the in-car features they value most and those they would like to have in the future.

Texas personal injury lawyers add a webpage with an interactive car accident map identifying risky areas, drivers, and factors

Veritas Global Protection Introduces Essentials Plans, Offering Affordable and Focused Vehicle Coverage for Budget-Conscious Drivers.

The Drivers Club is proud to announce the grand opening of its luxurious venue, an exquisite event space located above the Porsche Studio in Portland, Oregon.

The New Jersey Superior Court’s Appellate Division upheld an award of benefits to the widow of a worker who was crushed to death by the cargo he was delivering. Case: Urena…

The Delaware Superior Court said the Industrial Accident Board did not err when it held that a truck driver was a farmworker and therefore not entitled to workers’ compensation benefits…

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld the denial of a widow’s claim for a truck driver’s fatal heart attack. Case: Dnistranskiy v. Brite Logistics Inc. (WCAB), No. 414 C.D. 2023, 05/10/2024,…

A federal appellate court upheld an award of compensation under the Black Lung Benefits Act to a worker, finding that the time he spent as a truck driver was “substantially…

A New York appellate court ruled that the state workers’ compensation system did not have jurisdiction over a truck driver’s claim based on injuries he sustained in an out-of-state accident…

A New York appellate court upheld an award of benefits to the widow of a worker who died from COVID-19. Case: Miller v. Transdev Bus on Demand LLC, No. CV-23-0661, 10/10/2024,…

The Kansas Court of Appeals ruled that an injured truck driver’s award for a knee injury was not subject to offset due to prior leg injuries. Case: Cregger v CLW Farms Inc.,…

Job Summary: The Development Strategies and Governance Unit (DSG), of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as a Driver II. This position is a two-years, renewable appointment based in Dakar, Senegal. Under the general supervision of the Manager of Administration and Corporate Services, Africa Region, and direct supervision of the Dakar Senior Logistics Coordinator, the successful candidate will offer reliable transportation services to authorized personnel and visitors, ensuring the safety of persons, property and vehicles, and aid in the delivery of logistics services. The incumbent must be client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. Interested applicants must be authorized to work in Senegal.   Essential Duties: Specific duties will include the following Operate and maintain transportation vehicles with a focus on safety and courtesy Keep the logbook of assigned vehicle in a regular and precise manner Prepares accident and incident reports as necessary and ensures that immediate steps as required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident Performs daily vehicle inspections and fill out inspection forms; ensure that the vehicle is kept clean Ensure that periodic scheduled vehicle maintenance is completed and reported. Perform customs clearance and vehicle registrations procedures for office and IRS vehicles. In collaboration with the Senior Logistics Coordinator, follow up on procedures/documentation relating to formalities for exemptions on local or imported purchases for the office and IRS. Assist the facilities department with procurement and service supply (request for competitive quotes and other documents). Perform other related duties as assigned and required. Required Qualifications: Ten years of education and one year of relevant experience, plus certifications, and/or on-the-job training. Must have a valid driver's license. Good spoken and written French language skills (basic knowledge in English desirable). Have a good knowledge of local suppliers, services and public administration services Basic computer skills (word, Excel, Internet). Ability to communicate clearly and in a courteous manner Punctuality and flexible schedule Good physical condition Respect for confidentiality